Online in 9, Pre-Design Workshop 1 Thursday, September 5 2:00 to 4:00 PM Express Scripts Hall 103 (ESH 103) The Faculty Resource Center is hosting this workshop to teach some of technical skills you'll need to flourish as an online instructor. *Optional part of Online in 9 series, depending on self-reflection survey.
Online in 9, Pre-Design Workshop 2 Friday, September 6 1:00 to 3:00 PM Express Scripts Hall 103 (ESH 103) The Faculty Resource Center is hosting this workshop to show off the technology tools available for teaching an online course through MyGateway. *REQUIRED part of Online in 9 series.
Online in 9 Series Begins! Week of September 8 Various Locations/Times, refer to schedule below. Online in Nine is a nine-week CTL program for instructors who wish to teach online. By the end of the program, you will have a completely finished course site, confidence with new technologies and strategies for managing your time and students. This series is designed to fit into your schedule with a combination of face-to-face and online activities structured to keep your course development on track. Join your colleagues in an interdisciplinary small group to share ideas and learn new tools and strategies guided by research-based, national standards.
Monday, October 14 2:00-3:30 PM ESH103 Register Now
Creating Academic Service-Learning Experiences Friday, October 18 10:00 – 11:30 AM JCP Conference Center Room 403 Could your course include a community-based experience? Are you considering challenging students to use what they are learning in an applied setting? Academic service-learning integrates a community-based experience into the curriculum as it enhances students’ comprehension of course concepts, strengthens their research and inquiry skills, and instills the value of civic responsibility. Learn more from colleagues who find that these experiences strengthen students’ learning. Register
Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 Location: TBD The Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference is a regional conference created to highlight best practices in using technology in higher education pedagogy. The conference consists of hands-on workshops, small group learning sessions, and a keynote presentation from a recognized expert in technology implementation. Register
November
Fundamentals of the Faculty Accomplishment System (FAS) Friday, November 1 1:00 - 2:00 PM CTL Conference Room -589 Lucas Get to know the FAS and begin working on your annual review by uploading and entering files into the University of Missouri FAS software. Bring a laptop and flash drive with a current C.V. (Reserve a laptop, if needed, by calling the Technology Support Center (211 Lucas), 314.516.6034). Register
iPad Teaching Circle
Thursday, November 21 3:30-4:45 PM ESH103 Register Now
December
Preparing for Promotion and Tenure Review for Tenure Track Faculty Tuesday, December 10 10:00 - 11:30 AM CTL Conference Room -589 Lucas Colleagues serving on tenure and promotion committees and those recently reviewed offer advice about documenting one's accomplishments and preparing for review. Co-sponsor: Faculty Senate. Register
Preparing for Promotion for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Members Wednesday, December 11 10:00 - 11:30 AM CTL Conference Room -589 Lucas Colleagues share strategies for documenting effective teaching and/or research. Learn what constitutes evidence and how to collect and present it in an Electronic Portfolio. Co-sponsor: Faculty Senate. Register
Preparing for Promotion to Full Professor Wednesday, December 11 Noon-1:30 PM CTL Conference Room - 589 Lucas Colleagues serving on UMSL’s ATP Committee and those recently reviewed offer information about the process and advice about preparing for review. Co-sponsor: Faculty Senate. May we order a boxed lunch for you? Please register by December 5. Register